Majors & Programs

Saint Joseph’s University offers the M.S. in professional education to meet the diverse continuing professional development needs of teachers and other working professionals. This degree program provides a flexible curriculum focused on a...

The professional studies concentration within the professional and liberal studies major allows students the flexibility to choose coursework that best suits their personal and professional goals. The concentration differs from others in...

In nearly every profession, from health to education, knowledge of psychology is critical for long-term success. For those who are interested in understanding the human mind, who want to delve deeper into topics like decision-making, impulses,...

At Saint Joseph’s University, the M.S. in psychology offers students a general curriculum of study with an emphasis on experimental psychology. The program seeks to train graduates to independently design and conduct psychological studies,...

Knowing how and why people do the things they do can explain a lot of the events of daily life. Human and animal behavior is directly linked to the processes of the mind; by understanding and appreciating those processes, psychology majors work...

Students in any discipline benefit from the transferrable skills gained by studying psychology. As a minor, psychology offers students the benefit of understanding how people of diverse backgrounds and belief systems interact with others, as well as...

The reading specialist certification (K-12) program is designed for individuals who possess a minimum Level I instructional certification and wish to focus on expanding their skills to improve reading achievement in their school or district by...

The M.S. Reading Specialist (K-12) program is designed for individuals who possess a minimum Level I instructional certification and wish to focus on expanding their skills to improve reading achievement in their school or district by serving as...

The Reading Supervisor graduate major is currently under moratorium and will not be accepting new applications for the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2018-19 academic years while the program is reassessed.
Candidates interested in a supervisory...

The Reading Supervisor Certification Program is currently under moratorium and will not be accepting new applications for the 2015-16, 2016-17, and 2018-19 academic years while the program is reassessed.
Candidates interested in a supervisory...

Around the globe, choices motivated by religion affect political campaigns, voting habits and election outcomes. The religious studies program recognizes religion as both a fundamental dimension of human experience and as a practical concern in...

Risk exists in just about every area of industry. Risk management and insurance (RMI) makes business happen. The field is about adding value, mitigating risk and moving ahead.
There are more jobs in risk management than qualified people to fill...

The financial crisis of 2008 made the importance of risk management abundantly clear. As the economy struggles to rebound, risk managers are increasingly sought after and knowledge about insurance is more and more valued.
The risk management and...

Quality secondary education is indispensable in creating a bright future for individuals and nations alike. The master's degree in secondary education provides you with scientifically researched knowledge that will prepare you to step...

The best way to share your passion with others is to teach it. Students at Saint Joseph’s University who major in English, mathematics, biology, Latin, Spanish, Italian, German, French, or history may add a double major in secondary education...